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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in EducationUCAS: X834

Specialist Teaching Assistant: Special Educational Needs and Disability

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)
Beverley, England
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2 yearsDuration
£6,000Per Year (Home)
£20,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdEd Specialist Teaching Assistant: Special Educational Needs and Disability at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Beverley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop the skills and knowledge to support and enhance learner experiences. The broad purpose of a specialist teaching assistant is to support the education of learners by providing support. Specialist teaching assistants plan, implement, and adapt activities in order to advance learning. They draw on research to develop a critical understanding of their specialist area. Home/uk fees are £6,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £13,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs
Inclusive Education and Accessibility
Child Development and Learning Differences
Communication and Interaction Support
Behaviour Management and Positive Strategies
Assessment and Monitoring Progress
Professional Practice and Reflection
Working with Families and Multi-Agency Partnerships
UCAS Code:X834
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£6,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£20,500£28,000
3 years£10,000£13,500£18,500
5 years£12,000£17,500£22,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 55% below UK average salary
This course
£13,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 42% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
72%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

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